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Rajshahi, Oct 30, 2025 (BSS)- The much-anticipated Rajshahi Divisional Book 
Fair 2025 will commence tomorrow (Friday) at the Rajshahi Collectorate 
ground, continuing for nine days until November 8.

Organised by the Jatiya Grantha Kendra (National Book Center) under the 
direction of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, the fair is managed by the 
Rajshahi Divisional Commissioner's Office.

This was revealed in a press conference held at the conference hall of 
Divisional Commissioner Office here this afternoon.

Additional Divisional Commissioner Habibur Rahman addressed the press 
conference as the focal person while Additional Deputy Commissioner Sabur 
Ali, Deputy Principal Information Officer Muhammad Towhiduzzaman and 
Assistant Director of Jatiya Grantha Kendra Enamul Haque also spoke on the 
ocassion.
 
The inaugural ceremony is scheduled for 4 pm, while the closing ceremony will 
take place on November 8 at 6 pm.

The fair will remain open daily from 3 pm to 9 pm every working day, with 
extended hours on weekends, starting at 11 am and closing at 9 pm.
 
Habibur Rahman said a total of 70 Dhaka-based creative publishers set up 
stalls at the fair premises while different government institutions have 11 
stalls. Apart from this, there will also be nine children's corners.

Special stalls for law and order, information centers, medical teams, fire 
services, media and food vendors at the fair.

Various topic-based intellectual discussions will enrich the event further.

This year's book fair promises a dynamic blend of literature, culture, and 
intellectual engagement, fostering an environment of learning and creativity 
for visitors of all ages.

Cultural performances will feature artists from the Shishu Academy. There 
will also be a drawing competition for the children.

Additionally, local poets, writers, and publishers will showcase and sell 
their works at the fair.